Minister publication on social networks after criticism of the US president to the court and announcement of 50% tariffs on Brazilian products
The Minister of (Supreme Federal Court) Flávio Dino declared on Wednesday (9.Jul.2025) who is honored to be part of the Court that “Seriously performs the function of protecting national sovereignty”. The magistrate manifested himself through a publication on his Instagram profile.
Although not mentioning US President Donald Trump (Republican Party), the statement was after the 50% Republican over Brazil’s products. In a letter intended for the president (PT), Trump justified the rise in rates for the treatment that the Brazilian government gave to the former president (PL). He is a defendant in the Supreme Court for attempted coup.
“An honor to integrate the Federal Supreme Court, which seriously plays the function of protecting national sovereignty, democracy, rights and freedoms, all under the terms of the Constitution of Brazil and our laws.”wrote Dino.
The head of the US executive also criticized the STF for “Secret and illegal censorships” US media platforms and said Brazil attacks the elections.
50% tariffs will be valid from August 1, 2025. The measure is valid for all Brazilian products sent to the US.